Civil Actions - Violation of Constitutional Rights (No Kings Act)
Introduced
Moved
Reached a final decision
Became law
Derived from the official record below.
Officially: “Civil Actions - Violation of Constitutional Rights (No Kings Act)” Read the full text
2026 session
What it does
Establishing certain civil liability for an individual who, under color of law, deprives another, or causes or allows another to be deprived, of a right, a privilege, or an immunity secured by the U.S. Constitution or the laws of the United States.
From the official legislative record, shown verbatim. Not legal advice.
Where it is
First reading, house of origin · Jan 18, 2026
Hearing · Feb 18, 2026
Committee report, house of origin: Favorable with Amendments · Feb 22, 2026
Second reading, house of origin: Passed with Amendments · Feb 18, 2026
Third reading, house of origin: Passed · Feb 19, 2026
First reading, opposite house · Feb 18, 2026
Committee report, opposite house: Favorable with Amendments · Apr 8, 2026
Second reading, opposite house: Passed with Amendments · Mar 20, 2026
Third reading, opposite house: Passed with Amendments · Mar 21, 2026
The numbers
3
sponsors on the bill
Sponsors
Recorded votes
House Bills Amended in the Senate No. 15House · 2026-03-26 · Voting Yea 97, Voting Nay 35, Not Voting 4, Excused from Voting 0, Excused (Absent) 5
Third Reading (HB) Calendar No.47Senate · 2026-03-22 · Voting Yea 31, Voting Nay 12, Not Voting 1, Excused from Voting 0, Excused (Absent) 3
Third Reading (HB) Calendar No.47Senate · 2026-03-22 · Voting Yea 13, Voting Nay 30, Not Voting 1, Excused from Voting 0, Excused (Absent) 3
Third Reading (HB) Calendar No.18House · 2026-02-20 · Voting Yea 96, Voting Nay 38, Not Voting 2, Excused from Voting 0, Excused (Absent) 5
Favorable with amendments adp - ON 2ND RDGHouse · 2026-02-19 · Voting Yea 35, Voting Nay 94, Not Voting 4, Excused from Voting 0, Excused (Absent) 8
Favorable with amendments adp - ON 2ND RDGHouse · 2026-02-19 · Voting Yea 37, Voting Nay 94, Not Voting 2, Excused from Voting 0, Excused (Absent) 8
Favorable with amendments adp - ON 2ND RDGHouse · 2026-02-19 · Voting Yea 37, Voting Nay 94, Not Voting 2, Excused from Voting 0, Excused (Absent) 8
Roll-call results shown verbatim from the Maryland legislature’s records. A result reflects that roll call’s own motion, not the bill’s overall outcome.
Every fact on this page links to its source, starting with the official bill record. Last action: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 459 (as of Sep 4, 2026).